The always thorough Social Media Examiner provides some awesome ideas here that aren't really limited to Instagram. Many of the concepts (like a seasonal fan content campaign) could work across platforms. Definitely worth a read.

It figures Shutterstock would have a beautiful blog post, right? This piece isn't just attractive ... it also offers some nice ways to "rise above the noise" this holiday season and make a splash with social.

Good luck with your holiday posting! Be strategic, but remember to have some fun, too. Your followers will appreciate it.